
Guy Fieri, celebrity chef and television
personality, creates a chop recipe for summertime entertaining.
Do not let the ingredients fool you. This quick marinated recipe
is a great way to enjoy your backyard grill. Serve with fresh
tomato salad and grilled corn on the cob.
Bring
on the Mojo Pork Chops
- 4 bone-in pork rib chops,
cut 1 1/4 to 1 1/2-inch thick
1 1/4 cup orange juice
3/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 red onion, chopped (1/4 cup)
2 cloves garlic, chopped (about 1 teaspoon)
1/4 cup white wine
1 cup watercress
1 Roma tomato, chopped
1/2 avocado (ripe), sliced
- Place pork in large, resealable
plastic bag. Add 1 cup orange juice, 1/2 cup lime juice, and
the vinegar; close bag to seal. Turn bag to evenly coat pork
with marinade. Marinate in refrigerator for 30 minutes, turning
bag occasionally.
- Meanwhile, in small mixing
bowl add and combine all dry spices.
- Lightly oil cold grill
rack; preheat gas grill to medium-high. Remove pork from marinade;
discard marinade in bag. Sprinkle and rub both sides of chops
with spice mixture.
- Grill chops, uncovered,
over direct heat for 12 to 16 minutes or until internal temperature
of pork reaches 160°F (70°C), turning chops over halfway
during grilling. Transfer chops to cutting board. Loosely cover
with foil; let rest for 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a medium
sauté pan, over medium heat, heat olive oil, add onions
and sauté for 2 minutes; then add garlic, continue to
cook about 1 minute more or until garlic begins to brown. Remove
sauté pan from heat. Add remaining 1/4 cup orange juice,
1/4 cup lime juice, and the white wine. Bring to boil; reduce
heat. Simmer, uncovered, until liquid is reduce to half of the
amount.
- To serve, pour sauce over
chops. Garnish with watercress, tomato and avocado.
Makes 4 servings.
Nutritional Information
Per Serving (1/4 recipe): Calories: 550 calories; Protein: 55
grams; Fat: 29 grams; Sodium: 1440 milligrams; Cholesterol: 150
milligrams; Saturated Fat: 9 grams; Carbohydrates: 12 grams;
Fiber: 3 grams
Recipe and photograph provided
courtesy of Pork, Be Inspired®.
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